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Klosters Property Investment Guide

Nestled in the alluring Swiss Alps, you'll find the stunning little village of Klosters. This beautiful little village has long been the favourite destination of royalty, politicians, and A-List celebrities. In fact, in the 1950s it was even dubbed “Hollywood on the rocks”. It is widely known as a favourite ski resort of Charles, Prince of Wales, and has been the British Royal Family's ski destination for over three decades.

Leisure and Culture in Klosters

Whilst Klosters is one of the most renowned mountain resorts, it has managed to keep its traditions and culture. The area hasn't changed much since the 1950s, and it’s this quaint, quiet style of living that attracts so many visitors. It is still, at its heart, a simple farming community surrounded by beautiful slopes.

With a population of only around 4000, and surrounded by acres of vineyards, orchards, forestry areas and grazing fields, as well as stunning rivers and lakes, Klosters is the destination of choice for those looking to escape the city.

Living in Klosters isn't all about quietness and seclusion from the hustle and bustle of the outside world though. The village hosts its own nightclub, as well as a variety of hotels and bars where you will find the music playing and the drinks flowing.

Living in Klosters and Things To Do

When you visit Klosters, you will find yourself spoilt for choice. There are 96.4km of varied ski slopes, made up of 20km of easy slops, 60.4km of intermediate slops, and 16km of difficult runs. Run No24 is a popular challenge, with its cruise through the trees. You can even take on the 12km run from Parsenn Weissfluhjoch Peak, which takes you all the way down to Kueblis.

With 6.3km of ski routes along with 96.4km of varied slopes, there is something from very beginners to complete experts. Elevations are between 810m and 2,844m, and there are 18 operational lifts for you to utilise. When you find yourself looking for refreshment, there are 15 available mountain restaurants.

The Swiss Ski and Snowboard School in Klosters offers both private and group lessons, and is run by a team of instructors who specialise in skiing, snowboarding and cross-country. You can even go off-piste and take on the phenomenal views with a spot of snowshoe trekking.

Children are well cared for at the resort, with the Pinocchio Children’s Club running during July, August and October. You can escape and explore the slopes, knowing that your children are being supervised and cared for by professionals.

If you fancy a break from the slopes, you can visit the snow park, take in a movie, or take part in a speed measurement course. Davos is a town just 10km away if you fancy a change of scenery.

Investment Potential in Klosters

Buying a property in Klosters will be one of the wisest decisions you'll ever make. Its beauty and popularity make it the perfect choice for investment, as it will continue to grow in years to come. Frequented by royalty and celebrities, it has become a sought after destination for those who long to keep such company.

There regular investments being poured into Klosters, making getting around the slopes even easier. In 2017, they built a 300m J-bar and a 1587m high-speed chair lift, and the year before that a new 1891m high-speed chair lift.

As well as being a popular tourist resort, it is also home to The Klosters Forum. This forum is a platform from which many creative and inspirational minds come together to work on solutions for some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. It hosts luncheons, drinks receptions, dinners and talks in Klosters and the nearby Davos.

Weather and Snow Reports for Klosters

Klosters is classified as a Tundra climate, with an average annual temperature of 2°C (36°F). August is its wettest month, with average precipitations of 4.3in of snow or rain. February is its driest month, with average precipitations of 1.4in of snow or rain.

To get up-to-date snow and weather reports for the area, take a look at our Klosters resort guide here.

Transport to Klosters

Zurich is the nearest international airport to Klosters, which is easily accessible from all across the world. It is 150km away from the ski resort, with plenty of companies offering transfers from the airport. If you fancy something more scenic, you can take a ride on the train and take on the stunning scenery at a more relaxed pace, hoping on and off at different stations as you go.

There are plenty of bus routes that service the area, and it is possible to charter a private jet straight to the Klosters resort if you don't want to worry about travel.